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Wallpaper ideas to complement every room. Wallpaper inspiration for living rooms, bedrooms, hallway and bathrooms from the House & Garden archive.

We've gathered together our favourite wallpaper ideas for your delectation. Will you choose a cheery floral wallpaper or modern graphic number, wallpaper that has been surface-printed, digitally printed or hand-painted? Will you paper one wall or all four? We prefer the latter - if you're going to get wet, you might as well go swimming. Wallpaper sometimes gets rather bad press. People wrinkle their noses, mutter things like 'grannyish' and protectively clutch their tins of white paint. Although there is a time and place for pale minimalism (heck, we have an entire gallery dedicated to the subject), we think it's time for wallpaper to have a comeback. Too often it is relegated to the downstairs loo. Why not use it to line your bedroom or living room? It has the power to make small spaces look cosy, not cramped, and larger rooms grand instead of stark.

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30 Trendy Wallpaper Ideas for Every Room of Your House

Wallpapers are no longer a design trend of the past! With a plethora of prints, textures, and applications wallpapers have come a long way from grandma’s frumpy florals. Today these coverings are all about adding depth, movement, and personality to interior designs. Understandably, selecting the right wallpaper to accentuate your space can be a daunting task. To help you get started, we have rounded up our favorite wallpaper ideas and inspiration for every room of your house!

Bedroom Wallpaper Ideas

1. Monochromatic Forest 

Monochromatic forest mural wallpaper for a bedroom by Decorilla interior designer, Mladen C.

Bring a whole new meaning to “sleep like a log” with forest themed wallpaper. Above all, opt for a monochromatic pattern to keep a restful and relaxing vibe to the room.  

2. Paradise At Home

Tropical print wallpaper idea for a bedroom oasis by Decorilla designer, Michelle B.

Ready for a vacation? Bring a touch of your favorite getaway to your bedroom with tropical print wallpaper. As a result, you’ll feel like you’re lounging at your own personal retreat in no time.  

In love with today’s wallpaper ideas, but need help selecting the right one for your home? Then, schedule a free interior design consultation for professional assistance getting started today!

3. Subtle Prints

Neutral-toned wallpaper ideas for a contemporary bedroom by Decorilla interior designer, Mladen C.

Not all wallpaper ideas need to be bold and in your face. Especially for the bedroom, consider soft patterns in calming tones. Too much visual stimulation could make it hard to fall asleep. 

4. Add Charm to the Ceilings

Remember how the Renaissance had extravagant ceilings? Take inspiration from history and give it a modern twist by incorporating tropical accents on the fifth wall. 

5. Masculine Appeal

Charcoal wallpaper feature for the bedroom by Decorilla interior designer, Berkeley H.

Feminine florals and bold designs aren’t for everyone. Bring a masculine vibe into your bedroom design with dark wallpaper ideas in colors like charcoal, navy blue, or forest green, for example.

Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas

6. Accentened Bathtub Nook

Tropical leaf bathroom wallpaper ideas by Decorilla interior designer, Sonia C.

Surround your soaking tub with your favorite patterned wallpaper. Think banana leaf and palm fronds for a relaxing tropical vibe or perhaps a textured grasscloth wallpaper for an air of spa-like sophistication.

7. Floral Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas

Repetitive bathroom wallpaper ideas in a floral theme bring rhythm and movement to the room. Just by creating a feature wall with such wallpapers, you can achieve rich and zen-like vibes in the bathroom. 

8. Abstract Animal Printed Wallpapers

For all animal lovers, this bathroom wallpaper idea will take your hearts away. Let your creativity run wild – literally. Whimsical animal prints are totally on vogue, and they also look super chic. 

9. Half-Wall Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas

Draw the eyes up and install wallpapers at higher levels to create a visually heightening effect. For instance, you can lay wall panels or tiles near the floor and stick the wallpaper on the upper half of the wall. 

10. Dark and Dramatic Bathroom Wallpaper

Dark and dramatic all-over bathroom wallpaper by Decorilla interior designer Mladen C.

Don’t shy away from going dark, especially if your lavatory already has great natural light. Add contrast to the space with stark white finishings for a classic black and white look.

Dining & Kitchen Wallpaper Ideas

11. Banana Leaf Wallpaper Feature

Kitchen wallpaper ideas by Decorilla interior designer, Marcy G.

Banana leaf print has become a favorite among designer wallpapers and the kitchen embraces this trend easily. Choose a wall or space large enough to allow the entire print to be showcased.

12. Bold Backsplash Wallpapers

Move over tiles. A bold patterned wallpaper can certainly make a backsplash pop. However, just be sure to select a performance wallpaper that can withstand the elements from cooking and washing up. 

13. A Zesty Affair with Fruits and Flowers

Modern kitchen wallpaper ideas with fruity patterns offer an enticing look to the kitchen. Moreover, incorporating large scale prints will give your kitchen design an upbeat look.

14. Botanical Wallpaper Ideas

Botanical breakfast nook wallpaper by Decorilla interior designer, Jessica S.

Including botanical wallpaper in your kitchen, like a breakfast nook, for example, is a creative way to enhance the spirit of the space. Over-sized botanical prints help in bringing the outdoors inside, thus providing a lot of warmth and positivity. 

15. Spice up Unexpected Spaces


Hands down, this is one of the most innovative kitchen wallpaper ideas. Be imaginative and think of avant-garde ways to upgrade your kitchen décor. Be it unappealing appliances or a boring island, for instance, you can jazz up almost any nook using stellar wallpapers to get a modern look. 

Living Room Wallpaper Ideas

16. Dramatic Dividers

Boldly patterned living room wallpaper ideas by Decorilla interior designer, Mladen C.

Create a clear definition of space by applying a bold living room wallpaper to dividing walls between open spaces. For instance, this dramatic black and white pattern offers a stunning visual element while also providing a clear division between the living room and kitchen bar space.  

17. Best Wallpapers for the Living Room

While there are no hard and fast rules for living room wallpaper, it’s always good to keep up with trends and opt for stylish wallpapers. One of our favorites is grasscloth wallpaper. They are textural and provide a visual depth to the room without creating unnecessary drama. But, regardless of what wallpaper you choose, make sure it matches your personality.

18. Pretty Panoramas  

Panoramic living room wallpaper ideas by Decorilla interior designer, Jessica S

Instead of repetitive prints, a stunning alternative is a living room wallpaper idea that showcases an entire scene. Think a lush landscape print, a fantasy forest, or even a cityscape. As a result, your living room will have a story to tell.

19. Eco-friendly Alternatives 

If you are looking for conscious ways of redesigning your home, opt for sustainable wallpapers. Ideally, these wallpapers should not contain VOCs and PVCs. Select materials like reused paper, bamboo, and jute, for example, to get a natural and earthy vibe. 

20. Wallpaper Art Pieces

Too scared to commit to full-blown wallpapers? Here is a great wallpaper idea that will save your day! Get a roll of your favorite wallcovering, then frame it, and install on the living room walls. This hack is super versatile and certainly less labor-intensive.

Entry & Hallway Wallpaper Ideas

21. Black and White

Black and white entryway wallpaper ideas by Decorilla interior designer, Mladen C.

Whether combined or done separately, black and white are timeless color classics. A smooth all-over white wallpaper can be just as dramatic as a black on black print. First, choose the color that fits the mood you’d like to set for your entry. Then select a print you love.

22. Fifth Wall

Not afraid of a little drama? Then go over the top with your wallpaper, literally, and add it to the ceiling as well as the walls. Every guest will certainly be wowed upon entrance.

23. Geometric Gorgeousness

Geometric entryway wallpaper by Decorilla interior designer, Michelle B

You can never go wrong with geometric patterns on the wall! Such wallpapers look rhythmic and allow visual maneuvering. 

24. Floral Welcoming 

Welcome guests with a floral bouquet on your walls. Graphical interpretations of classic floral wallpapers certainly make for the perfect modern accents. There are a plethora of patterns available today whether you like a burst of color or a more subdued monochrome. 

25. Marbled Effect

Add an air of sophistication and elegance with marbled wallpaper. Choose natural tones for a subtle effect that exudes traditional luxury.

Children’s Bedroom Wallpaper Ideas

26. Mixed Patterns

Mixed pattern wallpaper for a girl’s bedroom by Deocrilla interior designer, Stella P.

Looking for an extra funky design for your child’s bedroom? Then, apply different patterned wallpapers in the same color scheme for a fun mixed and matched look. And don’t be afraid to plaster paper on the ceiling too.

27. Jungle Book Children’s Wallpaper Ideas

Minimal wallpaper idea for nursery by Decorilla interior designer, Lauren A.

The best way to make learning fun for kids is by introducing wallpapers in their room. For example, subtle hued wallpapers not only provide a calming environment but can also be a joyful artwork for children. 

28. Pattern Play

Contemporary wallpapers certainly offer a wide array of prints and patterns that look hyper-realistic. Select your child’s beloved cartoon character or even a favorite food and then get to work plastering the room with them.  

29. All About Ombre

Ombre children’s room wallpaper idea by Decorilla interior designer, Lauren A.

An ombre wallpaper is a great way to introduce color into a child’s bedroom, but not go over the top. Feel free to bring in several colors from the room’s design. For instance, pair different colors on opposing walls for a stunning visual contrast.

30. Shared Space Split

Split wallpaper design for a shared children’s room by Decorilla interior designer, Hannah D.

If your children share a room, a split wallpaper design is a brilliant hack to define their spaces. In addition, each child’s personality can be captured with their own personal wallpaper choice.

Looking to enhance your home with amazing wallpaper ideas, but need a little help getting started? Then, schedule a Free Interior Design Consultation to work with the finest interior designers today!

 

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Any wallpaper is wallpaper for the home. Therefore, when choosing wall coverings, you need to determine for yourself what room you are buying them in, what style is expected, how much you are willing to spend. The most popular type of wallpaper is vinyl on non-woven. These coatings are easy to care for, resistant to moisture and sunlight. And the choice of design solutions tends to infinity. Non-woven wallpapers are the most environmentally friendly, they allow air to pass through, which means they are resistant to mold and fungus. Anti-vandal non-woven wallpaper for painting is very practical, they are recommended for decorating the walls of houses with pets and small children. Textile and natural wallpapers look very impressive.

Wallpaper for the walls of a country house is a huge scope for creativity. Most modern wallpapers are of excellent quality, therefore, as a rule, the main criterion for choosing is design. Having decided on the style of the rooms, you can give preference to one or another wall covering. Most often, country houses buy wallpapers in a classic style, Provence style, shabby chic, country, eco-style, scandi. When choosing wall coverings, analyze the room for the amount of natural light, area and future design elements. In a room where there is little natural light, the rules of comfort call for warm light tones. In a well-lit sunny room, on the contrary, cold shades look more advantageous.

If you do not have plans to re-paste the wallpaper often, then you should not choose very bright and saturated colors and flashy ornaments - they can tire you out over time. In spacious rooms, you can pick up wallpaper with a large pattern, and for small rooms - plain or wallpaper with a small pattern. They should also be chosen if it is intended to decorate the walls with photographs or paintings. Striped wallpapers are universal - they are suitable for most styles, and in addition, they can be used to visually adjust the space: a horizontal strip will expand the area, a vertical one will visually increase the height of the ceilings in the house.

Do not chase the most expensive types of wallpaper. Often inexpensive ones look no less advantageous and beautiful than higher-priced options. Therefore, study the assortment on our website, look through the catalog with the samples you like in our office in Moscow or order the “Catalog for rent” service - so you can see how the wallpaper will look in the room where it will be pasted in the future. You can buy wallpapers in just a few clicks - if the wallpaper is in stock, they will be delivered to you in a matter of days. You can order wallpaper from the factory, but delivery will take several weeks. The choice is yours!

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If you are reading our article, then we can safely congratulate you. Major repairs in the house are almost completed: the floor is laid, windows and doors are inserted, all slopes are decorated. The smallest thing left is to decorate the ceiling and walls beautifully. And here is a difficult question for you. How to choose the right wallpaper for the ceiling and walls?

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Wallpaper is a wonderful find, an original invention of building craftsmen, which for many centuries has never ceased to delight us with its wide range of possibilities, surprises with its assortment and inspires with its beautiful appearance.

With the help of wallpaper you can update the old dull interior of the house, bring originality, give the rooms a little charm and aesthetics.

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The main criteria for choosing wallpaper

When choosing wallpaper for the home, we are most often guided by the following main criteria:

Each of us wants to find a product where the ratio "price - quality" will be the most acceptable.

Some experts believe that the right choice of wallpaper is based on two basic principles, such as:

  1. The peculiarity of each of the rooms in the house, apartment or cottage;
  2. Special personal taste preferences.

Which wallpaper is better to choose?

To achieve harmony in the room, the wallpaper must be of high quality. And going to the market, you need to have the right information about what wallpapers exist, know their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the scope of their use and the compatibility of different types of wallpapers with certain styles in the interior.

Currently, wallpapers can be very diverse.

Below we consider their main types:

Ordinary cellulose wallpaper. Available smooth or with some embossing. On paper wallpaper, the pattern can be applied in two different ways: priming and non-priming. In the first version, the surface of the wallpaper is covered with paint, and after that, a special image is applied on top of the paint. In the second option, the drawing is initially applied to paper.

Special textile fibers of natural and artificial origin are applied to the non-woven non-woven surface of the wallpaper. The appearance of textile wallpaper is very attractive and natural, but it easily takes on dust and various aromas. Therefore, this type of wallpaper is not recommended for use in the kitchen and dining area. Also, these wallpapers are not suitable for bright, sunny rooms, as with constant contact with ultraviolet rays, they lose their original bright color.

Textile wallpapers can be: velor, velvet, silk, linen and cotton.

Or, as they are commonly called, washable wallpapers. An excellent option for use in the kitchen and hallway. They are moisture resistant, they are easy to wash, and the strength of these wallpapers is increased due to the upper protective layer. Although there is a minus for this coating - there is no air permeability. The room with these wallpapers "does not breathe", which is why it is forbidden to use them in a children's room. The rest of the rooms can be decorated with vinyl coverings, but they will need to be ventilated quite often.

This wallcovering is more durable and wear resistant than paper wallpaper.

These possibilities can be explained by a non-woven special material, which basically has cellulose fibers connected by a polymer. A characteristic feature of non-woven wallpaper is the ability to repeatedly apply paint on them.

Analog version of vinyl wallpaper. The difference is that it is no longer vinyl that is applied to the base of the material, but foamed acrylic. These coatings are easy to clean, wash, breathable and do not affect your health.

A type of cellulose wallpaper. For the basis of photo wallpaper, different coatings are used. The so-called 3D wallpapers have gained immense popularity, which can make a real underwater world or tropical jungle out of an ordinary room.

The newest type of wall covering. They are based on a special impregnated fiberglass fabric. The production of threads for these wallpapers comes from soda, sand and dolomite. It looks very nice, expensive and stylish. Glass fiber is easy to use, hygienic, easy to clean, dust repellent and paintable. Fiberglass wallpapers are fire resistant. Today it is one of the durable and high-quality coatings. Glass fiber does not cause allergies and is safe for health. Under the influence of ultraviolet rays do not emit toxic and harmful substances.

In addition to the standard types of wallpaper, you can also find more exotic options, for example:

Types and properties of wallpaper

In order to be well versed in the variety of existing types of wallpaper, it is necessary to study their properties and classification.

According to the degree of their water permeability, all wallpapers can be divided into the following types:

  1. Cellulose . These wallpapers absorb moisture and should be cleaned with a dry cloth;
  2. Waterproof . They do not absorb moisture. You can only care for the surface with a damp sponge in places with minor contamination. It should be noted that waterproof wall coverings do not include the use of detergent chemicals. Only water can be used, and only in small quantities;
  3. Washable . These wallpapers lend themselves perfectly to wet cleaning. Such wallpapers can be easily looked after using detergent chemicals;
  4. Highly resistant vinyl wallpaper . You can wash, clean and wipe such wallpapers anywhere, regardless of their pollution.

All wallpapers can be divided into three main categories according to the type of their surface: embossed, smooth or uniform .

There is another classification, for example:

You can also choose wallpaper according to the degree of density.

There are two main types of wallpaper density:

  1. Loose. Easy enough to glue, but does not hide the unevenness of the walls.
  2. Sealed. Hides all the unevenness of the walls, but difficult to glue.

According to their appearance, wallpaper for walls can be divided into the following types:

What wallpaper color should I choose?

Choosing the color of wallpaper is a big problem. What you like may not suit the style of your interior. And vice versa, what does not attract much attention is practical in the process of use.

And the question always arises, what color to choose?

When choosing a color, experts recommend relying on two main details, such as:

If your room is bright and spacious, then the color of the wallpaper for the walls must be chosen from a cold color range. For a bright room, light wallpapers in blue, gray and green tones are perfect. With these colors, your room will visually increase.

If your room is dark, then only warm tones will help bring in extra light. It can be shades of lemon or beige.

If the room is small and the lighting is low, use wallpaper in golden tones.

It should be noted that for each room you will have individual wallpapers. For example, only dark shades are suitable for the corridor. It is chocolate, burgundy or dark blue. These shades perfectly hide particles of settled dust. And it is better to choose washable wallpaper for the corridor.

Which wallpaper to choose for the bedroom?

When choosing wallpaper for the walls in the bedroom, give preference to solid colors. As a result, your room will become visually larger, lighter and more comfortable. For a bright accent on plain wallpaper, you can always use a picture or a family photo. When choosing wallpaper with a pattern, you need to be careful: no bright patterns and complex ornaments are needed. This is a bedroom, not a guest room.

If you still decide to buy wallpaper with a pattern, let it be something light:

For romantics, we recommend peach, silver or beige walls.

For a passionate nature, a rich color, such as orange, yellow, purple or scarlet, is suitable.

For creative minds, we suggest covering the walls with wallpaper of various shades, but always of a uniform texture. Also, do not forget about photo wallpaper. They will create a paradise in your room.

Here are some simple tips to make your bedroom more original:

  1. If your bedroom is square, you can easily make a bright accent on one of the walls, just pasting it with beautiful wallpaper;
  2. For a small bedroom, choose only pastel shades;
  3. If the bedroom is also a study, then define the working space in zones with wallpaper of different shades;
  4. An elongated bedroom can be expanded, just paste over the wall near the window with brighter wallpaper.

Which wallpaper to choose for the living room?

Wallpaper made from natural plant fibers, such as papyrus, bamboo or straw, will look exclusive. Such an interior will be not only exotic, but also ecological.

Wallpaper in the living room should attract admiring glances from guests. A common option for the hall today are wallpapers of different colors, but of the same shade. This technique will allow you to divide the hall into several zones: working, dining and relaxing.

For lovers of sophistication and chic, wallpapers made from natural materials are suitable. For the classics, textile wallpapers from a tapestry or painted coatings are suitable.

Which wallpaper to choose for a nursery?

Wallpaper for a child's room is not so easy to choose. It should be based on the age of the child.

For a child up to 9 years old, wallpapers with various cartoon characters or wallpapers with the alphabet are suitable. The walls in such a nursery will look very bright.

For students from 9years old, you can choose wallpaper with the image of adventures or underwater themes.

For a teenager, a photo wallpaper with your favorite football team or an artist, rock band singer is ideal. Choose a general tone of wallpaper for the walls lighter so that the child is not distracted from classes.

General parameters of the room and its configuration

The size of the room is quite an important point for choosing wallpaper.

Tips from the pros

When choosing and buying wallpaper, don't be fooled by first impressions. You should understand that in a roll, all wallpaper looks a little different than on the walls. You should focus only on the expanded wallpaper strip. And only after that, having weighed all the pros and cons, make the final decision.

When buying, use the tips. Designers in stores offer small mock-ups of rooms using commercially available wallpapers.

One should not violate the rules of harmony. The color of the wallpaper you choose should match perfectly with the color of the furniture, flooring and curtains.

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